Melbourne, FL Paternity Lawyers

Resolving Paternity Issues in Florida

Whether you are seeking to legally establish the father of your child or
to prove that you are the rightful father of your child, Florida paternity
issues are complex. These cases must be handled properly to avoid mistakes
that can have profound and long-term consequences.

At the Figueroa Law Group, P.A., our experienced Melbourne, FL paternity
lawyers can help you deal with complicated and sensitive issues, including
those that involve:

The paternity process establishes legally binding rights and obligations.
Our firm has the in-depth experience to successfully guide you through
this process and advocate for the interests of both you and your child.

Proving or Contesting Paternity

When handling a paternity case, we take great care to prioritize our client’s
needs and goals. Our Melbourne, FL paternity attorneys take the time to
get to know you and listen to your story so that we can better develop
our approach.

If you’re seeking to prove paternity, we can help you:

Establish reasonable child support

Obtain shared parental responsibilities

Obtain a court order or negotiate a time-sharing plan with your child’s
other biological parent

Have your name listed on your child’s birth certificate

Have your name listed on all school forms and legal documents on behalf
of your child

If you’re seeking to contest paternity, we can help you:

Obtain testing to support the contested paternity

Ensure that you do not unnecessarily pay child support

End your legal responsibilities to a child if he or she is not your biological
son or daughter

We understand that paternity issues can be emotional, stressful, and complex.
Our caring attorneys are here to make the process clear and straightforward
so that you can continue moving forward and building your new life.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.